CVE-2026-124922: Firefox use-after-free in CSS Transitions and Animations

CVE-2026-124922 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-10

Firefox, a widely-used web browser, contains a use-after-free vulnerability in its CSS Transitions and Animations component that could allow an attacker to crash the browser or potentially execute code. An exploit would occur when a user visits a malicious webpage. This vulnerability has been fixed in Firefox 160 and Firefox ESR 153.7.

Technologies: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox ESR. Vendors: Mozilla.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-124922 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-124922 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-124922?
Informational severity, published 10 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Mozilla Firefox prior to 160; Mozilla Firefox ESR prior to 153.7.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-124922?
Yes: fixed in Firefox 160, Firefox ESR 153.7. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-124922 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-124922?
Check whether you run Mozilla Firefox or Mozilla Firefox ESR at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: Firefox 160, Firefox ESR 153.7

Technical details

A use-after-free flaw exists in the CSS Transitions and Animations component, allowing memory safety violations when processing CSS animations or transitions. The vulnerability requires user interaction (visiting a malicious webpage) over the network. An attacker could trigger the defect to crash the browser, cause a denial of service, or potentially achieve code execution within the browser sandbox.

Affected products

  • Mozilla Firefox prior to 160
  • Mozilla Firefox ESR prior to 153.7

Timeline

  • 2026-11-10: disclosed
  • 2026-11-10: patched

References

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